1977 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 520 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
